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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.39, 885.05 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.39, 885.05 and 301.76 is: 452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.39 : 885.05 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.39/885.05 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.39x = 885.05 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.39x = 267,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,071.18/590.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.36

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