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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 810.06 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 810.06 and 439.64 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 810.06 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/810.06 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 810.06 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 356,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,134.78/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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