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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.92, 881.72 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.92, 881.72 and 424.24 is: 636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.92 : 881.72 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.92/881.72 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.92x = 881.72 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.92x = 374,060.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,060.89/587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.24

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