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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.44, 886.07 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.44, 886.07 and 330.75 is: 495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.44 : 886.07 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.44/886.07 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.44x = 886.07 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.44x = 293,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,068.48/591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.52

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