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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.74, 886.14 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.74, 886.14 and 282.64 is: 423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.74 : 886.14 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.74/886.14 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.74x = 886.14 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.74x = 250,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,458.61/590.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.97

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