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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 881.04 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 881.04 and 298.56 is: 447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 881.04 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/881.04 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 881.04 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 263,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,043.30/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.90

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