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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.56, 874.26 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.56, 874.26 and 455.04 is: 681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.56 : 874.26 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.56/874.26 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.56x = 874.26 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.56x = 397,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,823.27/583.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.72

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