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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.43, 882.65 and 300.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.43, 882.65 and 300.07 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.43 : 882.65 = 300.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.43/882.65 = 300.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.43x = 882.65 × 300.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.43x = 264,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,855.29/588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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