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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 811.71 and 441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 811.71 and 441.09 is: 608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 811.71 = 441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/811.71 = 441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 811.71 × 441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 358,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,034.50/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.87

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