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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.66, 806.93 and 445.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.66, 806.93 and 445.23 is: 614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.66 : 806.93 = 445.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.66/806.93 = 445.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.66x = 806.93 × 445.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.66x = 359,269.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,269.44/584.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.49

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