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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.14, 886.04 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.14, 886.04 and 298.17 is: 446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.14 : 886.04 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.14/886.04 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.14x = 886.04 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.14x = 264,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,189.06/591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.92

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