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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 885.56 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 885.56 and 330.66 is: 495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 885.56 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/885.56 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 885.56 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 292,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,820.10/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.77

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