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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.12, 883.68 and 452.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.12, 883.68 and 452.41 is: 678.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.12 : 883.68 = 452.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.12/883.68 = 452.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.12x = 883.68 × 452.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.12x = 399,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,785.67/589.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.62

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