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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.77, 883.16 and 299.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.77, 883.16 and 299.87 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.77 : 883.16 = 299.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.77/883.16 = 299.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.77x = 883.16 × 299.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.77x = 264,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,827.27/588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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