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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.63, 883.07 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.63, 883.07 and 406.11 is: 609.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.63 : 883.07 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.63/883.07 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.63x = 883.07 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.63x = 358,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,621.53/588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.25

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