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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 810.66 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 810.66 and 440.36 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 810.66 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/810.66 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 810.66 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 356,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,982.24/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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