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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.49, 910.76 and 582.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.49, 910.76 and 582.51 is: 802.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.49 : 910.76 = 582.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.49/910.76 = 582.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.49x = 910.76 × 582.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.49x = 530,530.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,530.54/661.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.03

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