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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.90, 884.72 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.90, 884.72 and 346.28 is: 518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.90 : 884.72 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.90/884.72 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.90x = 884.72 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.90x = 306,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,357.28/590.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.46

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