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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.31, 878.80 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.31, 878.80 and 414.40 is: 620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.31 : 878.80 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.31/878.80 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.31x = 878.80 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.31x = 364,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,174.72/587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.07

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