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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.99, 882.91 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.99, 882.91 and 280.76 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.99 : 882.91 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.99/882.91 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.99x = 882.91 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.99x = 247,885.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,885.81/588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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