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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.52, 882.98 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.52, 882.98 and 299.88 is: 449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.52 : 882.98 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.52/882.98 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.52x = 882.98 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.52x = 264,788.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,788.04/588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.92

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