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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 804.12 and 443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 804.12 and 443.36 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 804.12 = 443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/804.12 = 443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 804.12 × 443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 356,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,514.64/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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