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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 806.56 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 806.56 and 444.42 is: 613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 806.56 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/806.56 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 806.56 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 358,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,451.40/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.49

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