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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.76, 883.18 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.76, 883.18 and 280.46 is: 420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.76 : 883.18 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.76/883.18 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.76x = 883.18 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.76x = 247,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,696.66/588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.71

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