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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.34, 885.64 and 297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.34, 885.64 and 297.94 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.34 : 885.64 = 297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.34/885.64 = 297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.34x = 885.64 × 297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.34x = 263,867.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,867.58/590.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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