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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.72, 887.42 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.72, 887.42 and 303.24 is: 454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.72 : 887.42 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.72/887.42 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.72x = 887.42 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.72x = 269,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,101.24/591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.78

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