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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.68, 805.72 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.68, 805.72 and 443.80 is: 612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.68 : 805.72 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.68/805.72 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.68x = 805.72 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.68x = 357,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,578.54/583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.63

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