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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.08, 812.22 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.08, 812.22 and 439.92 is: 606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.08 : 812.22 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.08/812.22 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.08x = 812.22 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.08x = 357,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,311.82/589.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.56

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