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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.54, 879.51 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.54, 879.51 and 421.47 is: 630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.54 : 879.51 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.54/879.51 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.54x = 879.51 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.54x = 370,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,685.50/587.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.91

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