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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.14, 886.98 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.14, 886.98 and 302.78 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.14 : 886.98 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.14/886.98 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.14x = 886.98 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.14x = 268,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,559.80/591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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