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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.27, 883.04 and 442.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.27, 883.04 and 442.43 is: 664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.27 : 883.04 = 442.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.27/883.04 = 442.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.27x = 883.04 × 442.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.27x = 390,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,682.28/588.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.13

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