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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.46, 881.73 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.46, 881.73 and 299.50 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.46 : 881.73 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.46/881.73 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.46x = 881.73 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.46x = 264,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,078.14/588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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