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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.66, 881.77 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.66, 881.77 and 458.52 is: 686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.66 : 881.77 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.66/881.77 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.66x = 881.77 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.66x = 404,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,309.18/588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.83

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