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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.14, 807.86 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.14, 807.86 and 437.54 is: 604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.14 : 807.86 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.14/807.86 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.14x = 807.86 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.14x = 353,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,471.06/585.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.08

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