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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.36, 810.24 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.36, 810.24 and 440 is: 606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.36 : 810.24 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.36/810.24 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.36x = 810.24 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.36x = 356,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,505.60/587.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.96

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