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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.03, 884.87 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.03, 884.87 and 281.72 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.03 : 884.87 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.03/884.87 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.03x = 884.87 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.03x = 249,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,284.17/590.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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