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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 804.30 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 804.30 and 443.34 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 804.30 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/804.30 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 804.30 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 356,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,578.36/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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