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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 885.07 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 885.07 and 297.53 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 885.07 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/885.07 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 885.07 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 263,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,334.88/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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