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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.50, 883.38 and 433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.50, 883.38 and 433.94 is: 651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.50 : 883.38 = 433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.50/883.38 = 433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.50x = 883.38 × 433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.50x = 383,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,329.50/588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.37

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