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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.92, 805.80 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.92, 805.80 and 444.15 is: 612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.92 : 805.80 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.92/805.80 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.92x = 805.80 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.92x = 357,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,896.07/583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.92

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