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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.33, 882.45 and 497.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.33, 882.45 and 497.21 is: 745.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.33 : 882.45 = 497.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.33/882.45 = 497.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.33x = 882.45 × 497.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.33x = 438,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,758.55/588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.77

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