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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 882.72 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 882.72 and 442.32 is: 662.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 882.72 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/882.72 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 882.72 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 390,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,444.71/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.94

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