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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 882.36 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 882.36 and 479.52 is: 720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 882.36 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/882.36 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 882.36 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 423,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,109.27/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.16

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