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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 881.18 and 298.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 881.18 and 298.70 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 881.18 = 298.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/881.18 = 298.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 881.18 × 298.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 263,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,208.47/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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