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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 882.06 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 882.06 and 423.87 is: 635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 882.06 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/882.06 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 882.06 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 373,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,878.77/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.39

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