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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 881.91 and 414.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 881.91 and 414.69 is: 622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 881.91 = 414.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/881.91 = 414.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 881.91 × 414.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 365,724.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,724.56/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.32

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