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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 882.36 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 882.36 and 415.50 is: 622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 882.36 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/882.36 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 882.36 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 366,620.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,620.58/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.61

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