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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.90, 882.24 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.90, 882.24 and 299.54 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.90 : 882.24 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.90/882.24 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.90x = 882.24 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.90x = 264,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,266.17/587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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