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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.69, 813.88 and 441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.69, 813.88 and 441.06 is: 608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.69 : 813.88 = 441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.69/813.88 = 441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.69x = 813.88 × 441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.69x = 358,968.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,968.81/589.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.74

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