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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.74, 882.62 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.74, 882.62 and 459.32 is: 688.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.74 : 882.62 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.74/882.62 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.74x = 882.62 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.74x = 405,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,402.61/588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.59

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