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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 884.82 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 884.82 and 315.54 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 884.82 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/884.82 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 884.82 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 279,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,196.10/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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