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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.04, 886.24 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.04, 886.24 and 302.40 is: 453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.04 : 886.24 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.04/886.24 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.04x = 886.24 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.04x = 267,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,998.98/591.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.44

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