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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 885.28 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 885.28 and 302.08 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 885.28 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/885.28 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 885.28 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 267,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,425.38/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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