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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.58, 880.53 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.58, 880.53 and 443.40 is: 664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.58 : 880.53 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.58/880.53 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.58x = 880.53 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.58x = 390,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,427.00/587.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.47

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