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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 810.14 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 810.14 and 439.40 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 810.14 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/810.14 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 810.14 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 355,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,975.52/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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