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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.70, 882.90 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.70, 882.90 and 280.69 is: 420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.70 : 882.90 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.70/882.90 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.70x = 882.90 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.70x = 247,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,821.20/588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.96

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