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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.49, 882.87 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.49, 882.87 and 299.86 is: 449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.49 : 882.87 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.49/882.87 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.49x = 882.87 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.49x = 264,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,734.07/588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.86

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