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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.57, 813.66 and 441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.57, 813.66 and 441.94 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.57 : 813.66 = 441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.57/813.66 = 441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.57x = 813.66 × 441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.57x = 359,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,588.90/589.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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