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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.91, 883.28 and 328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.91, 883.28 and 328.75 is: 493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.91 : 883.28 = 328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.91/883.28 = 328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.91x = 883.28 × 328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.91x = 290,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,374.45/588.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.07

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