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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.80, 882.01 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.80, 882.01 and 280.95 is: 420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.80 : 882.01 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.80/882.01 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.80x = 882.01 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.80x = 247,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,800.71/588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.86

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