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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.67, 873.94 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.67, 873.94 and 445.98 is: 668.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.67 : 873.94 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.67/873.94 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.67x = 873.94 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.67x = 389,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,759.76/582.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.92

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