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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.14, 884.49 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.14, 884.49 and 204.94 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.14 : 884.49 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.14/884.49 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.14x = 884.49 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.14x = 181,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,267.38/590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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