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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.15, 882.09 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.15, 882.09 and 414.92 is: 623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.15 : 882.09 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.15/882.09 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.15x = 882.09 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.15x = 365,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,998.99/587.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.35

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