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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.08, 807.30 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.08, 807.30 and 438.08 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.08 : 807.30 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.08/807.30 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.08x = 807.30 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.08x = 353,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,661.98/585.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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