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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 881.58 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 881.58 and 425.72 is: 637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 881.58 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/881.58 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 881.58 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 375,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,306.24/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.80

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