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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 818.58 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 818.58 and 444.12 is: 611.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 818.58 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/818.58 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 818.58 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 363,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,547.75/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.91

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