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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.23, 883.09 and 441.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.23, 883.09 and 441.83 is: 662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.23 : 883.09 = 441.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.23/883.09 = 441.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.23x = 883.09 × 441.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.23x = 390,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,175.65/589.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.18

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