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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.76, 886.14 and 282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.76, 886.14 and 282.54 is: 423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.76 : 886.14 = 282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.76/886.14 = 282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.76x = 886.14 × 282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.76x = 250,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,370.00/590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.81

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