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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 880.48 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 880.48 and 402.28 is: 602.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 880.48 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/880.48 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 880.48 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 354,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,193.08/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.84

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