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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.16, 886.81 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.16, 886.81 and 330.60 is: 495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.16 : 886.81 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.16/886.81 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.16x = 886.81 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.16x = 293,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,179.80/591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.94

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