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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 882.16 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 882.16 and 299.60 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 882.16 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/882.16 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 882.16 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 264,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,295.14/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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