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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.10, 810.84 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.10, 810.84 and 440.44 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.10 : 810.84 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.10/810.84 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.10x = 810.84 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.10x = 357,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,126.37/588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

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