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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.08, 884.99 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.08, 884.99 and 301.91 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.08 : 884.99 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.08/884.99 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.08x = 884.99 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.08x = 267,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,183.66/591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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