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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.57, 817.26 and 444.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.57, 817.26 and 444.95 is: 613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.57 : 817.26 = 444.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.57/817.26 = 444.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.57x = 817.26 × 444.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.57x = 363,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,637.15/592.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.66

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