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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 881.44 and 299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 881.44 and 299.10 is: 448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 881.44 = 299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/881.44 = 299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 881.44 × 299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 263,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,638.70/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.37

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