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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.93, 883.71 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.93, 883.71 and 452.22 is: 678.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.93 : 883.71 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.93/883.71 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.93x = 883.71 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.93x = 399,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,631.34/588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.57

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