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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 881 and 465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 881 and 465.38 is: 698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 881 = 465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/881 = 465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 881 × 465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 409,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,999.78/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.13

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