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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 886.14 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 886.14 and 316.80 is: 475.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 886.14 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/886.14 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 886.14 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 280,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,729.15/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.49

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