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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 879.72 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 879.72 and 413.52 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 879.72 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/879.72 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 879.72 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 363,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,781.81/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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