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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.85, 884.90 and 281.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.85, 884.90 and 281.71 is: 421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.85 : 884.90 = 281.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.85/884.90 = 281.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.85x = 884.90 × 281.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.85x = 249,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,286.99/590.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.91

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