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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.89, 882.11 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.89, 882.11 and 299.53 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.89 : 882.11 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.89/882.11 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.89x = 882.11 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.89x = 264,218.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,218.41/587.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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