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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.66, 880.27 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.66, 880.27 and 457.52 is: 685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.66 : 880.27 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.66/880.27 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.66x = 880.27 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.66x = 402,735.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,735.59/587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.33

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