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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 881.57 and 405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 881.57 and 405.11 is: 607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 881.57 = 405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/881.57 = 405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 881.57 × 405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 357,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,132.82/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.75

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