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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.71, 882.99 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.71, 882.99 and 406.20 is: 608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.71 : 882.99 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.71/882.99 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.71x = 882.99 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.71x = 358,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,670.54/589.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.22

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