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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.04, 874.68 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.04, 874.68 and 447.80 is: 671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.04 : 874.68 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.04/874.68 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.04x = 874.68 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.04x = 391,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,681.70/583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.79

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