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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 880.98 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 880.98 and 404.16 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 880.98 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/880.98 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 880.98 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 356,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,056.88/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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