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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.56, 811.89 and 439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.56, 811.89 and 439.34 is: 606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.56 : 811.89 = 439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.56/811.89 = 439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.56x = 811.89 × 439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.56x = 356,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,695.75/588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.05

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