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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 883.07 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 883.07 and 406.31 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 883.07 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/883.07 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 883.07 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 358,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,793.72/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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