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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.28, 610.92 and 422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.28, 610.92 and 422.58 is: 582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.28 : 610.92 = 422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.28/610.92 = 422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.28x = 610.92 × 422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.28x = 258,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,162.57/443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.39

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