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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.44, 882.51 and 280.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.44, 882.51 and 280.43 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.44 : 882.51 = 280.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.44/882.51 = 280.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.44x = 882.51 × 280.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.44x = 247,477.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,477.87/588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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