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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.04, 817.62 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.04, 817.62 and 444.44 is: 613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.04 : 817.62 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.04/817.62 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.04x = 817.62 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.04x = 363,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,383.03/592.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.78

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