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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.27, 885.68 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.27, 885.68 and 301.91 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.27 : 885.68 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.27/885.68 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.27x = 885.68 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.27x = 267,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,389.71/590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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