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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.64, 887.74 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.64, 887.74 and 303.28 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.64 : 887.74 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.64/887.74 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.64x = 887.74 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.64x = 269,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,232.27/591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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