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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590, 885.24 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590, 885.24 and 301.28 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590 : 885.24 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590/885.24 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590x = 885.24 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590x = 266,705.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,705.11/590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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