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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.63, 882.27 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.63, 882.27 and 280.04 is: 419.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.63 : 882.27 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.63/882.27 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.63x = 882.27 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.63x = 247,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,069.49/588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.74

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