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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.96, 886.71 and 302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.96, 886.71 and 302.42 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.96 : 886.71 = 302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.96/886.71 = 302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.96x = 886.71 × 302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.96x = 268,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,158.84/590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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