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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 882.66 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 882.66 and 328.95 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 882.66 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/882.66 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 882.66 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 290,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,351.01/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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