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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 886.09 and 487.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 886.09 and 487.57 is: 734.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 886.09 = 487.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/886.09 = 487.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 886.09 × 487.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 432,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,030.90/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.71

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