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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.63, 808.14 and 439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.63, 808.14 and 439.21 is: 605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.63 : 808.14 = 439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.63/808.14 = 439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.63x = 808.14 × 439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.63x = 354,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,943.17/586.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.05

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