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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.20, 883.68 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.20, 883.68 and 301.06 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.20 : 883.68 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.20/883.68 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.20x = 883.68 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.20x = 266,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,040.70/590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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