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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.66, 809.92 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.66, 809.92 and 440.02 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.66 : 809.92 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.66/809.92 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.66x = 809.92 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.66x = 356,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,381.00/587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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