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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 884.48 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 884.48 and 315.81 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 884.48 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/884.48 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 884.48 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 279,326.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,326.05/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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