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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.80, 807.06 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.80, 807.06 and 444.60 is: 614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.80 : 807.06 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.80/807.06 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.80x = 807.06 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.80x = 358,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,818.88/583.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.63

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