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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 884.19 and 564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 884.19 and 564.26 is: 848.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 884.19 = 564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/884.19 = 564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 884.19 × 564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 498,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,913.05/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.46

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