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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.39, 805.69 and 443.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.39, 805.69 and 443.51 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.39 : 805.69 = 443.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.39/805.69 = 443.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.39x = 805.69 × 443.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.39x = 357,331.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,331.57/583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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