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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.23, 808.53 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.23, 808.53 and 446.90 is: 615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.23 : 808.53 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.23/808.53 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.23x = 808.53 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.23x = 361,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,333.40/587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.32

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