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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.45, 812.73 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.45, 812.73 and 401.63 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.45 : 812.73 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.45/812.73 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.45x = 812.73 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.45x = 326,412.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,412.69/588.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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