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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.14, 810.62 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.14, 810.62 and 439.54 is: 606.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.14 : 810.62 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.14/810.62 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.14x = 810.62 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.14x = 356,299.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,299.91/587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.84

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