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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 882.69 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 882.69 and 405.86 is: 608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 882.69 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/882.69 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 882.69 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 358,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,248.56/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.87

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