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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.53, 884.58 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.53, 884.58 and 297.16 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.53 : 884.58 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.53/884.58 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.53x = 884.58 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.53x = 262,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,861.79/590.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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