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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.27, 880.36 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.27, 880.36 and 298.64 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.27 : 880.36 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.27/880.36 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.27x = 880.36 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.27x = 262,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,904.82/587.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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