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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.69, 880.98 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.69, 880.98 and 414.96 is: 620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.69 : 880.98 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.69/880.98 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.69x = 880.98 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.69x = 365,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,571.46/588.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.99

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