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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.82, 881.73 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.82, 881.73 and 404.66 is: 606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.82 : 881.73 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.82/881.73 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.82x = 881.73 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.82x = 356,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,803.07/587.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.99

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