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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.19, 884.22 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.19, 884.22 and 316.51 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.19 : 884.22 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.19/884.22 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.19x = 884.22 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.19x = 279,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,861.07/590.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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