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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 881.73 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 881.73 and 450.74 is: 675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 881.73 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/881.73 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 881.73 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 397,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,426.57/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.86

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