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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587, 880.28 and 471.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587, 880.28 and 471.16 is: 706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587 : 880.28 = 471.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587/880.28 = 471.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587x = 880.28 × 471.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587x = 414,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,752.72/587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.56

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