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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.40, 848.52 and 582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.40, 848.52 and 582.80 is: 802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.40 : 848.52 = 582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.40/848.52 = 582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.40x = 848.52 × 582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.40x = 494,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,517.46/616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.27

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