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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.59, 879.65 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.59, 879.65 and 434.20 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.59 : 879.65 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.59/879.65 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.59x = 879.65 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.59x = 381,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,942.92/587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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