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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 881.78 and 426.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 881.78 and 426.26 is: 638.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 881.78 = 426.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/881.78 = 426.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 881.78 × 426.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 375,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,861.00/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.70

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