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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.09, 885.11 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.09, 885.11 and 316.71 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.09 : 885.11 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.09/885.11 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.09x = 885.11 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.09x = 280,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,323.98/590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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