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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 881.89 and 480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 881.89 and 480.06 is: 719.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 881.89 = 480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/881.89 = 480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 881.89 × 480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 423,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,358.91/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.26

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