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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.52, 885.98 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.52, 885.98 and 301.88 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.52 : 885.98 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.52/885.98 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.52x = 885.98 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.52x = 267,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,459.64/590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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