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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.62, 881.55 and 414.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.62, 881.55 and 414.35 is: 621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.62 : 881.55 = 414.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.62/881.55 = 414.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.62x = 881.55 × 414.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.62x = 365,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,269.14/587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.61

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