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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 882.06 and 406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 882.06 and 406.24 is: 609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 882.06 = 406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/882.06 = 406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 882.06 × 406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 358,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,328.05/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.73

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