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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 878.94 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 878.94 and 424.04 is: 634.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 878.94 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/878.94 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 878.94 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 372,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,705.72/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.67

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