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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.14, 884.76 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.14, 884.76 and 293.48 is: 440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.14 : 884.76 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.14/884.76 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.14x = 884.76 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.14x = 259,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,659.36/590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.00

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