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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.61, 885.96 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.61, 885.96 and 281.62 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.61 : 885.96 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.61/885.96 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.61x = 885.96 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.61x = 249,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,502.65/590.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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