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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.62, 884.31 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.62, 884.31 and 385.62 is: 578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.62 : 884.31 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.62/884.31 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.62x = 884.31 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.62x = 341,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,007.62/589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.35

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