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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.60, 874.80 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.60, 874.80 and 445.80 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.60 : 874.80 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.60/874.80 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.60x = 874.80 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.60x = 389,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,985.84/582.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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