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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.03, 881.63 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.03, 881.63 and 404.51 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.03 : 881.63 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.03/881.63 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.03x = 881.63 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.03x = 356,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,626.13/587.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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