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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.13, 806.92 and 452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.13, 806.92 and 452.14 is: 623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.13 : 806.92 = 452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.13/806.92 = 452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.13x = 806.92 × 452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.13x = 364,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,841.20/585.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.52

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