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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.42, 882.90 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.42, 882.90 and 299.82 is: 449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.42 : 882.90 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.42/882.90 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.42x = 882.90 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.42x = 264,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,711.08/588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.87

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