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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 881.92 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 881.92 and 444.68 is: 666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 881.92 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/881.92 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 881.92 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 392,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,172.19/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.60

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