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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.68, 883.65 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.68, 883.65 and 434.12 is: 651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.68 : 883.65 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.68/883.65 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.68x = 883.65 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.68x = 383,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,610.14/588.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.64

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