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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.73, 887 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.73, 887 and 331.95 is: 497.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.73 : 887 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.73/887 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.73x = 887 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.73x = 294,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,439.65/591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.59

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