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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.06, 885.24 and 504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.06, 885.24 and 504.30 is: 755.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.06 : 885.24 = 504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.06/885.24 = 504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.06x = 885.24 × 504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.06x = 446,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,426.53/591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.30

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