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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.96, 883.62 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.96, 883.62 and 300.60 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.96 : 883.62 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.96/883.62 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.96x = 883.62 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.96x = 265,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,616.17/588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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