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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.47, 883.44 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.47, 883.44 and 405.41 is: 608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.47 : 883.44 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.47/883.44 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.47x = 883.44 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.47x = 358,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,150.99/588.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.62

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