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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.87, 880.48 and 566.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.87, 880.48 and 566.65 is: 845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.87 : 880.48 = 566.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.87/880.48 = 566.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.87x = 880.48 × 566.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.87x = 498,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,923.99/589.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.82

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