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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.07, 882.54 and 434.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.07, 882.54 and 434.41 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.07 : 882.54 = 434.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.07/882.54 = 434.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.07x = 882.54 × 434.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.07x = 383,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,384.20/588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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