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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 811.49 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 811.49 and 488.64 is: 673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 811.49 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/811.49 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 811.49 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 396,524.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,524.03/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.67

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