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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.11, 895.43 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.11, 895.43 and 444.72 is: 665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.11 : 895.43 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.11/895.43 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.11x = 895.43 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.11x = 398,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,213.41/598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.79

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