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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 890.06 and 461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.18, 890.06 and 461.88 is: 695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.18 : 890.06 = 461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.18/890.06 = 461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.18x = 890.06 × 461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.18x = 411,098.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,098.60/591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.39

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