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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 884.48 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 884.48 and 330.15 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 884.48 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/884.48 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 884.48 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 292,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,011.07/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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