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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 881.04 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 881.04 and 443.76 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 881.04 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/881.04 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 881.04 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 390,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,970.31/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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