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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 881.82 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 881.82 and 299.52 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 881.82 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/881.82 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 881.82 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 264,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,122.73/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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