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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 809.10 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 809.10 and 439.62 is: 605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 809.10 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/809.10 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 809.10 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 355,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,696.54/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.73

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