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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.12, 811.01 and 441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.12, 811.01 and 441.50 is: 607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.12 : 811.01 = 441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.12/811.01 = 441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.12x = 811.01 × 441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.12x = 358,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,062.53/589.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.79

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