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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 881.73 and 466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 881.73 and 466.38 is: 698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 881.73 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/881.73 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 881.73 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 411,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,221.24/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.86

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