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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.28, 880.26 and 458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.28, 880.26 and 458.68 is: 686.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.28 : 880.26 = 458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.28/880.26 = 458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.28x = 880.26 × 458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.28x = 403,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,757.66/588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.34

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