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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.56, 817.80 and 444.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.56, 817.80 and 444.94 is: 614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.56 : 817.80 = 444.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.56/817.80 = 444.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.56x = 817.80 × 444.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.56x = 363,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,871.93/592.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.07

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