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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.17, 880.84 and 450.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.17, 880.84 and 450.17 is: 674.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.17 : 880.84 = 450.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.17/880.84 = 450.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.17x = 880.84 × 450.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.17x = 396,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,527.74/588.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.17

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