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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.89, 886.61 and 302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.89, 886.61 and 302.53 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.89 : 886.61 = 302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.89/886.61 = 302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.89x = 886.61 × 302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.89x = 268,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,226.12/590.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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