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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.84, 901.46 and 588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.84, 901.46 and 588.88 is: 809.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.84 : 901.46 = 588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.84/901.46 = 588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.84x = 901.46 × 588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.84x = 530,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,851.76/655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.42

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