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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 881.76 and 434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 881.76 and 434.72 is: 651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 881.76 = 434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/881.76 = 434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 881.76 × 434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 383,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,318.71/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.37

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