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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.75, 882.51 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.75, 882.51 and 280.62 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.75 : 882.51 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.75/882.51 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.75x = 882.51 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.75x = 247,649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,649.96/588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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