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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 882.27 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 882.27 and 299.25 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 882.27 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/882.27 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 882.27 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 264,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,019.30/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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