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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 915.28 and 588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 915.28 and 588.40 is: 881.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 915.28 = 588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/915.28 = 588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 915.28 × 588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 538,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,550.75/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.60

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