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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 882 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 882 and 299.20 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 882 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/882 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 882 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 263,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,894.40/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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