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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.32, 807.96 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.32, 807.96 and 445.46 is: 614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.32 : 807.96 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.32/807.96 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.32x = 807.96 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.32x = 359,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,913.86/585.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.90

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