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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.11, 884.46 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.11, 884.46 and 329.96 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.11 : 884.46 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.11/884.46 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.11x = 884.46 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.11x = 291,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,836.42/590.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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