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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 881.82 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 881.82 and 425.88 is: 638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 881.82 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/881.82 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 881.82 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 375,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,549.50/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.04

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