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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 879.12 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 879.12 and 413.96 is: 619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 879.12 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/879.12 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 879.12 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 363,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,920.52/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.67

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