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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.24, 803.55 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.24, 803.55 and 443.02 is: 610.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.24 : 803.55 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.24/803.55 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.24x = 803.55 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.24x = 355,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,988.72/583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.36

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