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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.28, 882.06 and 405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.28, 882.06 and 405.46 is: 607.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.28 : 882.06 = 405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.28/882.06 = 405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.28x = 882.06 × 405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.28x = 357,640.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,640.05/588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.94

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