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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.77, 888.45 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.77, 888.45 and 441 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.77 : 888.45 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.77/888.45 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.77x = 888.45 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.77x = 391,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,806.45/594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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