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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.81, 805.89 and 443.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.81, 805.89 and 443.95 is: 612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.81 : 805.89 = 443.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.81/805.89 = 443.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.81x = 805.89 × 443.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.81x = 357,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,774.87/583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.83

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