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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.63, 810.90 and 441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.63, 810.90 and 441.21 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.63 : 810.90 = 441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.63/810.90 = 441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.63x = 810.90 × 441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.63x = 357,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,777.19/588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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