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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 879.46 and 554.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 879.46 and 554.38 is: 829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 879.46 = 554.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/879.46 = 554.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 879.46 × 554.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 487,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,555.16/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.63

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