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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.77, 812.55 and 441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.77, 812.55 and 441.15 is: 608.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.77 : 812.55 = 441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.77/812.55 = 441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.77x = 812.55 × 441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.77x = 358,452.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,452.37/588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.82

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