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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.89, 883.61 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.89, 883.61 and 300.53 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.89 : 883.61 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.89/883.61 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.89x = 883.61 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.89x = 265,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,551.31/588.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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