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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.84, 885.98 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.84, 885.98 and 316.86 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.84 : 885.98 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.84/885.98 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.84x = 885.98 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.84x = 280,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,731.62/590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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