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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.18, 885.50 and 297.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.18, 885.50 and 297.95 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.18 : 885.50 = 297.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.18/885.50 = 297.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.18x = 885.50 × 297.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.18x = 263,828.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,828.81/590.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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