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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 882.68 and 198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 882.68 and 198.46 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 882.68 = 198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/882.68 = 198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 882.68 × 198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 175,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,176.67/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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