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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.99, 881.45 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.99, 881.45 and 299.09 is: 448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.99 : 881.45 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.99/881.45 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.99x = 881.45 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.99x = 263,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,631.39/587.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.36

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