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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.88, 821.44 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.88, 821.44 and 440.32 is: 608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.88 : 821.44 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.88/821.44 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.88x = 821.44 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.88x = 361,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,696.46/594.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.02

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