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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.72, 886.56 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.72, 886.56 and 302.24 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.72 : 886.56 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.72/886.56 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.72x = 886.56 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.72x = 267,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,953.89/590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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