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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 884.57 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 884.57 and 281.43 is: 421.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 884.57 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/884.57 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 884.57 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 248,943.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,943.13/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.78

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