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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.49, 858.36 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.49, 858.36 and 582.12 is: 801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.49 : 858.36 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.49/858.36 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.49x = 858.36 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.49x = 499,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,668.52/623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.41

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