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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.93, 872.46 and 445.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.93, 872.46 and 445.19 is: 666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.93 : 872.46 = 445.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.93/872.46 = 445.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.93x = 872.46 × 445.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.93x = 388,406.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,406.11/582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.30

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