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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.27, 808.19 and 438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.27, 808.19 and 438.68 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.27 : 808.19 = 438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.27/808.19 = 438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.27x = 808.19 × 438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.27x = 354,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,530.55/585.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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