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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.28, 886.55 and 444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.28, 886.55 and 444.07 is: 663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.28 : 886.55 = 444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.28/886.55 = 444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.28x = 886.55 × 444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.28x = 393,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,692.47/593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.58

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