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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.31, 881.17 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.31, 881.17 and 413.57 is: 620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.31 : 881.17 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.31/881.17 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.31x = 881.17 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.31x = 364,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,425.48/587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.50

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