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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.45, 883.55 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.45, 883.55 and 328.96 is: 493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.45 : 883.55 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.45/883.55 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.45x = 883.55 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.45x = 290,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,652.61/588.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.93

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