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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.37, 880.82 and 404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.37, 880.82 and 404.81 is: 607.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.37 : 880.82 = 404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.37/880.82 = 404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.37x = 880.82 × 404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.37x = 356,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,558.32/587.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.04

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