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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.29, 875.40 and 452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.29, 875.40 and 452.99 is: 679.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.29 : 875.40 = 452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.29/875.40 = 452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.29x = 875.40 × 452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.29x = 396,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,543.07/583.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.84

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