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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.74, 811.35 and 440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.74, 811.35 and 440.86 is: 608.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.74 : 811.35 = 440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.74/811.35 = 440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.74x = 811.35 × 440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.74x = 357,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,691.76/587.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.59

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