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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 881.28 and 443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 881.28 and 443.90 is: 665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 881.28 = 443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/881.28 = 443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 881.28 × 443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 391,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,200.19/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.22

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