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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 881.50 and 432.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 881.50 and 432.69 is: 649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 881.50 = 432.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/881.50 = 432.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 881.50 × 432.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 381,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,416.24/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.51

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