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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.87, 883.71 and 300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.87, 883.71 and 300.51 is: 450.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.87 : 883.71 = 300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.87/883.71 = 300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.87x = 883.71 × 300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.87x = 265,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,563.69/588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.97

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