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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 876.44 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 876.44 and 455.44 is: 684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 876.44 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/876.44 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 876.44 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 399,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,165.83/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.16

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