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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 881.76 and 405.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 881.76 and 405.04 is: 607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 881.76 = 405.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/881.76 = 405.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 881.76 × 405.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 357,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,148.07/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.23

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