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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.88, 883.38 and 586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.88, 883.38 and 586.48 is: 879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.88 : 883.38 = 586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.88/883.38 = 586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.88x = 883.38 × 586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.88x = 518,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,084.70/588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.78

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