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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 882.38 and 434.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 882.38 and 434.82 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 882.38 = 434.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/882.38 = 434.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 882.38 × 434.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 383,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,676.47/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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