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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 801.14 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 801.14 and 439.98 is: 605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 801.14 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/801.14 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 801.14 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 352,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,483.38/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.50

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