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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.83, 881.15 and 498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.83, 881.15 and 498.59 is: 746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.83 : 881.15 = 498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.83/881.15 = 498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.83x = 881.15 × 498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.83x = 439,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,328.17/588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.10

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