Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.78, 881.96 and 458.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588.78, 881.96 and 458.64 is: 687.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588.78 : 881.96 = 458.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588.78/881.96 = 458.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588.78x = 881.96 × 458.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588.78x = 404,499.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 404,499.84/588.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687.01
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