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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.13, 880.82 and 404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.13, 880.82 and 404.61 is: 607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.13 : 880.82 = 404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.13/880.82 = 404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.13x = 880.82 × 404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.13x = 356,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,386.56/587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.00

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