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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.43, 816.53 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.43, 816.53 and 444.81 is: 613.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.43 : 816.53 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.43/816.53 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.43x = 816.53 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.43x = 363,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,201.82/592.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.07

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