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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.10, 884.55 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.10, 884.55 and 329.70 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.10 : 884.55 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.10/884.55 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.10x = 884.55 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.10x = 291,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,636.14/590.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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