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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.82, 815.97 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.82, 815.97 and 444.94 is: 613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.82 : 815.97 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.82/815.97 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.82x = 815.97 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.82x = 363,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,057.69/591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.46

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