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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.47, 884.35 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.47, 884.35 and 282.54 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.47 : 884.35 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.47/884.35 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.47x = 884.35 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.47x = 249,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,864.25/590.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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