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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.24, 884.28 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.24, 884.28 and 328.88 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.24 : 884.28 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.24/884.28 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.24x = 884.28 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.24x = 290,822.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,822.01/590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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