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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 883.44 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 883.44 and 508.32 is: 762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 883.44 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/883.44 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 883.44 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 449,070.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,070.22/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.95

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