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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.04, 880.44 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.04, 880.44 and 424.96 is: 636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.04 : 880.44 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.04/880.44 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.04x = 880.44 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.04x = 374,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,151.78/588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.27

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