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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.83, 882.56 and 299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.83, 882.56 and 299.47 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.83 : 882.56 = 299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.83/882.56 = 299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.83x = 882.56 × 299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.83x = 264,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,298.75/587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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