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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 883.36 and 497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 883.36 and 497.60 is: 746.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 883.36 = 497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/883.36 = 497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 883.36 × 497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 439,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,559.94/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.94

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