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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.78, 885.72 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.78, 885.72 and 316.64 is: 474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.78 : 885.72 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.78/885.72 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.78x = 885.72 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.78x = 280,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,454.38/590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.72

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