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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.98, 2,383.62 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.98, 2,383.62 and 418.98 is: 628.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.98 : 2,383.62 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.98/2,383.62 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.98x = 2,383.62 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.98x = 998,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,689.11/1,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.51

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