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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 885.98 and 331.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 885.98 and 331.15 is: 496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 885.98 = 331.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/885.98 = 331.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 885.98 × 331.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 293,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,392.28/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.30

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