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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.32, 813.90 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.32, 813.90 and 443.44 is: 611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.32 : 813.90 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.32/813.90 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.32x = 813.90 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.32x = 360,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,915.82/590.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.39

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