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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 882.72 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 882.72 and 405.28 is: 608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 882.72 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/882.72 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 882.72 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 357,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,748.76/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.58

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