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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 882 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 882 and 299.52 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 882 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/882 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 882 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 264,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,176.64/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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