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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.28, 873.72 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.28, 873.72 and 445.24 is: 668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.28 : 873.72 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.28/873.72 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.28x = 873.72 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.28x = 389,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,015.09/582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.09

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