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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.23, 886.79 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.23, 886.79 and 302.87 is: 454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.23 : 886.79 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.23/886.79 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.23x = 886.79 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.23x = 268,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,576.14/591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.27

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