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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.29, 885.03 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.29, 885.03 and 330.35 is: 495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.29 : 885.03 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.29/885.03 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.29x = 885.03 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.29x = 292,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,369.66/590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.30

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