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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 809.46 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 809.46 and 439.44 is: 605.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 809.46 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/809.46 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 809.46 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 355,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,709.10/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.87

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