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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.53, 882.32 and 434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.53, 882.32 and 434.23 is: 650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.53 : 882.32 = 434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.53/882.32 = 434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.53x = 882.32 × 434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.53x = 383,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,125.44/588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.98

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