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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.39, 808.47 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.39, 808.47 and 445.50 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.39 : 808.47 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.39/808.47 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.39x = 808.47 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.39x = 360,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,173.39/585.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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