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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.77, 887.93 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.77, 887.93 and 303.41 is: 455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.77 : 887.93 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.77/887.93 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.77x = 887.93 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.77x = 269,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,406.84/591.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.26

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