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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 881.22 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 881.22 and 298.64 is: 447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 881.22 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/881.22 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 881.22 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 263,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,167.54/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.69

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