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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.39, 807.72 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.39, 807.72 and 445.26 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.39 : 807.72 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.39/807.72 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.39x = 807.72 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.39x = 359,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,649.27/585.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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