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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 879.93 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 879.93 and 327.29 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 879.93 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/879.93 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 879.93 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 287,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,987.89/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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