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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.28, 881.74 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.28, 881.74 and 328.22 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.28 : 881.74 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.28/881.74 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.28x = 881.74 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.28x = 289,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,404.70/588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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