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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.64, 886.72 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.64, 886.72 and 206.44 is: 309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.64 : 886.72 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.64/886.72 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.64x = 886.72 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.64x = 183,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,054.48/591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.40

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