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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.32, 815.28 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.32, 815.28 and 444.44 is: 612.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.32 : 815.28 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.32/815.28 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.32x = 815.28 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.32x = 362,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,343.04/591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.77

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