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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.55, 883.28 and 423.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.55, 883.28 and 423.94 is: 636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.55 : 883.28 = 423.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.55/883.28 = 423.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.55x = 883.28 × 423.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.55x = 374,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,455.60/588.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.23

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