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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.16, 882.54 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.16, 882.54 and 444.76 is: 667.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.16 : 882.54 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.16/882.54 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.16x = 882.54 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.16x = 392,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,518.49/588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.37

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