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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.19, 880.14 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.19, 880.14 and 449.88 is: 674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.19 : 880.14 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.19/880.14 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.19x = 880.14 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.19x = 395,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,957.38/587.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.33

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