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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.83, 885.04 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.83, 885.04 and 297.92 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.83 : 885.04 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.83/885.04 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.83x = 885.04 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.83x = 263,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,671.91/590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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