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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.43, 885.97 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.43, 885.97 and 282.24 is: 423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.43 : 885.97 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.43/885.97 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.43x = 885.97 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.43x = 250,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,055.47/590.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.52

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