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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.11, 880.97 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.11, 880.97 and 426.12 is: 639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.11 : 880.97 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.11/880.97 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.11x = 880.97 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.11x = 375,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,398.94/587.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.40

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