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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 874.80 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 874.80 and 446.72 is: 669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 874.80 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/874.80 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 874.80 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 390,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,786.28/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.45

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