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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.14, 885.22 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.14, 885.22 and 301.40 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.14 : 885.22 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.14/885.22 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.14x = 885.22 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.14x = 266,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,805.31/590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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