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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.23, 869.95 and 443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.23, 869.95 and 443.53 is: 663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.23 : 869.95 = 443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.23/869.95 = 443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.23x = 869.95 × 443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.23x = 385,848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,848.92/581.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.85

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