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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.72, 811.80 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.72, 811.80 and 485.04 is: 668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.72 : 811.80 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.72/811.80 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.72x = 811.80 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.72x = 393,755.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,755.47/588.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.83

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