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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.94, 885.51 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.94, 885.51 and 330.84 is: 495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.94 : 885.51 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.94/885.51 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.94x = 885.51 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.94x = 292,962.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,962.13/590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.76

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