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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.23, 880.84 and 327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.23, 880.84 and 327.62 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.23 : 880.84 = 327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.23/880.84 = 327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.23x = 880.84 × 327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.23x = 288,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,580.80/587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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