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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 811.80 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 811.80 and 440.64 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 811.80 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/811.80 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 811.80 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 357,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,711.55/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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