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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 881.16 and 496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 881.16 and 496.48 is: 742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 881.16 = 496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/881.16 = 496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 881.16 × 496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 437,478.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,478.32/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.95

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