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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.72, 808.41 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.72, 808.41 and 439.12 is: 605.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.72 : 808.41 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.72/808.41 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.72x = 808.41 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.72x = 354,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,989.00/586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.04

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