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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.27, 884.63 and 391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.27, 884.63 and 391.78 is: 588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.27 : 884.63 = 391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.27/884.63 = 391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.27x = 884.63 × 391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.27x = 346,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,580.34/589.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.15

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