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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.62, 887.06 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.62, 887.06 and 444.41 is: 664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.62 : 887.06 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.62/887.06 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.62x = 887.06 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.62x = 394,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,219.58/593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.09

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