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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 808.44 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 808.44 and 437.92 is: 603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 808.44 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/808.44 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 808.44 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 354,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,032.04/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.99

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