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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.57, 882.06 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.57, 882.06 and 328.68 is: 492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.57 : 882.06 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.57/882.06 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.57x = 882.06 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.57x = 289,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,915.48/588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.58

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