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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.16, 806.52 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.16, 806.52 and 453.92 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.16 : 806.52 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.16/806.52 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.16x = 806.52 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.16x = 366,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,095.56/585.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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