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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.79, 883.98 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.79, 883.98 and 416.20 is: 623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.79 : 883.98 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.79/883.98 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.79x = 883.98 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.79x = 367,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,911.92/589.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.80

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