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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 804.80 and 443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 804.80 and 443.61 is: 611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 804.80 = 443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/804.80 = 443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 804.80 × 443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 357,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,015.11/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.91

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