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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.02, 878.45 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.02, 878.45 and 455.32 is: 683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.02 : 878.45 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.02/878.45 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.02x = 878.45 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.02x = 399,974.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,974.68/585.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.69

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