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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.30, 886.94 and 331.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.30, 886.94 and 331.17 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.30 : 886.94 = 331.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.30/886.94 = 331.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.30x = 886.94 × 331.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.30x = 293,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,730.97/591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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