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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 883.26 and 497.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 883.26 and 497.03 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 883.26 = 497.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/883.26 = 497.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 883.26 × 497.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 439,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,002.30/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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