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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.66, 884.88 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.66, 884.88 and 302.30 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.66 : 884.88 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.66/884.88 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.66x = 884.88 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.66x = 267,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,499.22/590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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