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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 884.88 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 884.88 and 301.80 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 884.88 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/884.88 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 884.88 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 267,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,056.78/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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