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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 881.76 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 881.76 and 299.60 is: 449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 881.76 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/881.76 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 881.76 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 264,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,175.30/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.03

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