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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.32, 883.44 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.32, 883.44 and 415.44 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.32 : 883.44 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.32/883.44 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.32x = 883.44 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.32x = 367,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,016.31/589.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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