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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 806.11 and 582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 806.11 and 582 is: 797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 806.11 = 582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/806.11 = 582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 806.11 × 582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 469,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,156.02/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.23

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