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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 814.28 and 443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 814.28 and 443.92 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 814.28 = 443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/814.28 = 443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 814.28 × 443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 361,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,475.18/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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