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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.99, 884.44 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.99, 884.44 and 486.06 is: 729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.99 : 884.44 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.99/884.44 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.99x = 884.44 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.99x = 429,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,890.91/588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.88

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