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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.66, 808.54 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.66, 808.54 and 439.02 is: 605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.66 : 808.54 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.66/808.54 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.66x = 808.54 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.66x = 354,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,965.23/586.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.06

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