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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 811.88 and 488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 811.88 and 488.96 is: 674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 811.88 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/811.88 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 811.88 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 396,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,976.84/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.33

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