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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 880.68 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 880.68 and 299.36 is: 448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 880.68 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/880.68 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 880.68 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 263,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,640.36/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.58

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