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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.31, 886.12 and 436.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.31, 886.12 and 436.01 is: 653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.31 : 886.12 = 436.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.31/886.12 = 436.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.31x = 886.12 × 436.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.31x = 386,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,357.18/591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.39

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