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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.87, 874.58 and 446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.87, 874.58 and 446.07 is: 669.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.87 : 874.58 = 446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.87/874.58 = 446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.87x = 874.58 × 446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.87x = 390,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,121.67/582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.31

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