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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.32, 872.88 and 445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.32, 872.88 and 445.03 is: 667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.32 : 872.88 = 445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.32/872.88 = 445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.32x = 872.88 × 445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.32x = 388,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,453.94/582.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.08

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