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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587, 810.24 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587, 810.24 and 432.20 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587 : 810.24 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587/810.24 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587x = 810.24 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587x = 350,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,185.73/587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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