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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.58, 883.68 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.58, 883.68 and 300.22 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.58 : 883.68 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.58/883.68 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.58x = 883.68 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.58x = 265,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,298.41/588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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