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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.52, 882.43 and 432.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.52, 882.43 and 432.84 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.52 : 882.43 = 432.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.52/882.43 = 432.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.52x = 882.43 × 432.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.52x = 381,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,953.23/587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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