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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.30, 885.69 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.30, 885.69 and 316.07 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.30 : 885.69 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.30/885.69 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.30x = 885.69 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.30x = 279,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,935.61/590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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