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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 812.84 and 402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 812.84 and 402.39 is: 555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 812.84 = 402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/812.84 = 402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 812.84 × 402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 327,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,076.68/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.35

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