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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 881.82 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 881.82 and 425.76 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 881.82 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/881.82 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 881.82 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 375,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,443.68/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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