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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.39, 882.59 and 479.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.39, 882.59 and 479.96 is: 719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.39 : 882.59 = 479.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.39/882.59 = 479.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.39x = 882.59 × 479.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.39x = 423,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,607.90/588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.94

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