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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 881.73 and 298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 881.73 and 298.92 is: 448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 881.73 = 298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/881.73 = 298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 881.73 × 298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 263,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,566.73/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.52

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