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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.46, 804.54 and 441.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.46, 804.54 and 441.99 is: 609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.46 : 804.54 = 441.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.46/804.54 = 441.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.46x = 804.54 × 441.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.46x = 355,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,598.63/583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.47

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