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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.64, 803.21 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.64, 803.21 and 441.48 is: 607.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.64 : 803.21 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.64/803.21 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.64x = 803.21 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.64x = 354,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,598.94/583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.57

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