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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.46, 812.55 and 402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.46, 812.55 and 402.34 is: 555.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.46 : 812.55 = 402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.46/812.55 = 402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.46x = 812.55 × 402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.46x = 326,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,921.37/588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.55

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