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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.33, 876.62 and 447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.33, 876.62 and 447.27 is: 669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.33 : 876.62 = 447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.33/876.62 = 447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.33x = 876.62 × 447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.33x = 392,088.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,088.59/585.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.86

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