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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.45, 886.64 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.45, 886.64 and 302.55 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.45 : 886.64 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.45/886.64 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.45x = 886.64 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.45x = 268,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,251.42/591.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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