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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.57, 882.86 and 405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.57, 882.86 and 405.41 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.57 : 882.86 = 405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.57/882.86 = 405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.57x = 882.86 × 405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.57x = 357,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,920.45/588.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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