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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.40, 881.78 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.40, 881.78 and 450.24 is: 675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.40 : 881.78 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.40/881.78 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.40x = 881.78 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.40x = 397,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,012.63/587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.88

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