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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.34, 884.97 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.34, 884.97 and 301.14 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.34 : 884.97 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.34/884.97 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.34x = 884.97 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.34x = 266,499.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,499.87/590.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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