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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.70, 804.93 and 452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.70, 804.93 and 452.66 is: 624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.70 : 804.93 = 452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.70/804.93 = 452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.70x = 804.93 × 452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.70x = 364,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,359.61/583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.22

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