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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 884.88 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 884.88 and 300.48 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 884.88 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/884.88 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 884.88 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 265,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,888.74/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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