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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.32, 874.98 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.32, 874.98 and 447.24 is: 670.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.32 : 874.98 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.32/874.98 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.32x = 874.98 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.32x = 391,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,326.06/583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.86

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