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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.48, 886.12 and 316.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.48, 886.12 and 316.78 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.48 : 886.12 = 316.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.48/886.12 = 316.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.48x = 886.12 × 316.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.48x = 280,705.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,705.09/590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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