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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.56, 882.90 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.56, 882.90 and 445.56 is: 667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.56 : 882.90 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.56/882.90 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.56x = 882.90 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.56x = 393,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,384.92/589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.25

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