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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.10, 883.79 and 416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.10, 883.79 and 416.10 is: 624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.10 : 883.79 = 416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.10/883.79 = 416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.10x = 883.79 × 416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.10x = 367,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,744.50/589.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.25

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