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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.54, 885.42 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.54, 885.42 and 205.70 is: 308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.54 : 885.42 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.54/885.42 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.54x = 885.42 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.54x = 182,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,130.89/590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.41

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