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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.73, 886.04 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.73, 886.04 and 302.37 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.73 : 886.04 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.73/886.04 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.73x = 886.04 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.73x = 267,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,911.91/590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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