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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.24, 882.65 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.24, 882.65 and 416.02 is: 624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.24 : 882.65 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.24/882.65 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.24x = 882.65 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.24x = 367,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,198.89/588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.23

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