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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.44, 880.56 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.44, 880.56 and 298.72 is: 447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.44 : 880.56 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.44/880.56 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.44x = 880.56 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.44x = 263,040.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,040.88/587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.77

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