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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 812.13 and 401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 812.13 and 401.96 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 812.13 = 401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/812.13 = 401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 812.13 × 401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 326,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,438.21/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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