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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.44, 880.08 and 443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.44, 880.08 and 443.26 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.44 : 880.08 = 443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.44/880.08 = 443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.44x = 880.08 × 443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.44x = 390,104.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,104.26/587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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