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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.84, 887.22 and 408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.84, 887.22 and 408.28 is: 613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.84 : 887.22 = 408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.84/887.22 = 408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.84x = 887.22 × 408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.84x = 362,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,234.18/590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.08

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