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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.83, 883.39 and 280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.83, 883.39 and 280.91 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.83 : 883.39 = 280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.83/883.39 = 280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.83x = 883.39 × 280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.83x = 248,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,154.59/588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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