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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.32, 894.44 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.32, 894.44 and 443 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.32 : 894.44 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.32/894.44 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.32x = 894.44 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.32x = 396,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,236.92/597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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