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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 879.66 and 432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 879.66 and 432.81 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 879.66 = 432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/879.66 = 432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 879.66 × 432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 380,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,725.64/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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