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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 881.64 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 881.64 and 299.16 is: 448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 881.64 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/881.64 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 881.64 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 263,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,751.42/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.10

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