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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.08, 882.52 and 299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.08, 882.52 and 299.72 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.08 : 882.52 = 299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.08/882.52 = 299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.08x = 882.52 × 299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.08x = 264,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,508.89/588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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