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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.48, 883.44 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.48, 883.44 and 276.44 is: 414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.48 : 883.44 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.48/883.44 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.48x = 883.44 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.48x = 244,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,213.74/588.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.99

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