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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.12, 886.27 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.12, 886.27 and 301.95 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.12 : 886.27 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.12/886.27 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.12x = 886.27 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.12x = 267,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,609.23/591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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