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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.04, 885.36 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.04, 885.36 and 303.04 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.04 : 885.36 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.04/885.36 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.04x = 885.36 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.04x = 268,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,299.49/591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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