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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.05, 883.43 and 415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.05, 883.43 and 415.12 is: 623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.05 : 883.43 = 415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.05/883.43 = 415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.05x = 883.43 × 415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.05x = 366,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,729.46/588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.64

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