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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 836.44 and 582.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 836.44 and 582.77 is: 806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 836.44 = 582.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/836.44 = 582.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 836.44 × 582.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 487,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,446.50/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.18

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