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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.51, 881.88 and 433.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.51, 881.88 and 433.61 is: 650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.51 : 881.88 = 433.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.51/881.88 = 433.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.51x = 881.88 × 433.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.51x = 382,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,391.99/587.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.87

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