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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.99, 881.12 and 432.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.99, 881.12 and 432.44 is: 649.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.99 : 881.12 = 432.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.99/881.12 = 432.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.99x = 881.12 × 432.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.99x = 381,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,028.21/586.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.12

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