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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.19, 879.17 and 440.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.19, 879.17 and 440.85 is: 660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.19 : 879.17 = 440.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.19/879.17 = 440.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.19x = 879.17 × 440.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.19x = 387,579.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,579.89/587.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.06

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