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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.47, 811.53 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.47, 811.53 and 439.47 is: 606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.47 : 811.53 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.47/811.53 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.47x = 811.53 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.47x = 356,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,643.09/588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.06

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