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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.12, 885.68 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.12, 885.68 and 282.18 is: 423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.12 : 885.68 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.12/885.68 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.12x = 885.68 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.12x = 249,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,921.18/590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.51

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