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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 880.02 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 880.02 and 433.62 is: 648.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 880.02 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/880.02 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 880.02 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 381,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,594.27/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.90

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