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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 880.84 and 404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 880.84 and 404.54 is: 607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 880.84 = 404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/880.84 = 404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 880.84 × 404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 356,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,335.01/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.02

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