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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 885.96 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 885.96 and 200.63 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 885.96 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/885.96 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 885.96 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 177,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,750.15/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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