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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.80, 880.89 and 433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.80, 880.89 and 433.81 is: 650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.80 : 880.89 = 433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.80/880.89 = 433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.80x = 880.89 × 433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.80x = 382,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,138.89/587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.12

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