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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.83, 884.06 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.83, 884.06 and 300.47 is: 451.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.83 : 884.06 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.83/884.06 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.83x = 884.06 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.83x = 265,633.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,633.51/588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.12

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