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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.60, 883.98 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.60, 883.98 and 300.60 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.60 : 883.98 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.60/883.98 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.60x = 883.98 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.60x = 265,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,724.39/588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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