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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 807.24 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 807.24 and 444.92 is: 614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 807.24 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/807.24 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 807.24 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 359,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,157.22/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.17

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