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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.88, 888 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.88, 888 and 303.52 is: 455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.88 : 888 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.88/888 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.88x = 888 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.88x = 269,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,525.76/591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.37

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