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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 884.28 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 884.28 and 445.68 is: 667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 884.28 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/884.28 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 884.28 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 394,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,105.91/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.80

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