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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.23, 883.99 and 416.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.23, 883.99 and 416.24 is: 624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.23 : 883.99 = 416.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.23/883.99 = 416.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.23x = 883.99 × 416.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.23x = 367,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,950.83/589.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.46

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