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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.43, 880.95 and 457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.43, 880.95 and 457.58 is: 686.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.43 : 880.95 = 457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.43/880.95 = 457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.43x = 880.95 × 457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.43x = 403,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,105.10/587.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.22

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