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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.46, 881.30 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.46, 881.30 and 328.08 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.46 : 881.30 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.46/881.30 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.46x = 881.30 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.46x = 289,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,136.90/588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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