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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 805.65 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 805.65 and 453.87 is: 626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 805.65 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/805.65 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 805.65 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 365,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,660.37/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.99

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