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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 881.78 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 881.78 and 299.78 is: 448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 881.78 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/881.78 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 881.78 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 264,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,340.01/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.83

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