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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 879.84 and 442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 879.84 and 442.66 is: 663.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 879.84 = 442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/879.84 = 442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 879.84 × 442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 389,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,469.97/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.38

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