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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.30, 887.76 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.30, 887.76 and 455.22 is: 683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.30 : 887.76 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.30/887.76 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.30x = 887.76 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.30x = 404,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,126.11/591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.45

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