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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.43, 885.65 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.43, 885.65 and 302.07 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.43 : 885.65 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.43/885.65 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.43x = 885.65 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.43x = 267,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,528.30/590.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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