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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.54, 882.98 and 295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.54, 882.98 and 295.69 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.54 : 882.98 = 295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.54/882.98 = 295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.54x = 882.98 × 295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.54x = 261,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,082.46/588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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