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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 882.48 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 882.48 and 300 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 882.48 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/882.48 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 882.48 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 264,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,744/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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