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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.87, 807.45 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.87, 807.45 and 445.68 is: 614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.87 : 807.45 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.87/807.45 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.87x = 807.45 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.87x = 359,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,864.32/585.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.24

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