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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.20, 881.34 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.20, 881.34 and 465.80 is: 697.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.20 : 881.34 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.20/881.34 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.20x = 881.34 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.20x = 410,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,528.17/588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.94

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