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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 879.36 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 879.36 and 432.96 is: 648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 879.36 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/879.36 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 879.36 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 380,727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,727.71/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.29

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