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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 880.07 and 424.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 880.07 and 424.71 is: 636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 880.07 = 424.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/880.07 = 424.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 880.07 × 424.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 373,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,772.41/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.19

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