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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 810.72 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 810.72 and 440.82 is: 607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 810.72 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/810.72 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 810.72 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 357,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,381.59/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.54

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