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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.37, 882.96 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.37, 882.96 and 444.81 is: 665.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.37 : 882.96 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.37/882.96 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.37x = 882.96 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.37x = 392,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,749.44/590.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.26

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