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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.95, 882.80 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.95, 882.80 and 328.46 is: 493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.95 : 882.80 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.95/882.80 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.95x = 882.80 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.95x = 289,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,964.49/587.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.18

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