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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.05, 875.99 and 568.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.05, 875.99 and 568.41 is: 846.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.05 : 875.99 = 568.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.05/875.99 = 568.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.05x = 875.99 × 568.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.05x = 497,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,921.48/588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.73

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