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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 882.25 and 328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 882.25 and 328.65 is: 492.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 882.25 = 328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/882.25 = 328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 882.25 × 328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 289,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,950.64/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.79

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