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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.32, 881.84 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.32, 881.84 and 299.36 is: 448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.32 : 881.84 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.32/881.84 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.32x = 881.84 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.32x = 263,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,987.62/588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.71

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