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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.90, 888.24 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.90, 888.24 and 318.12 is: 477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.90 : 888.24 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.90/888.24 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.90x = 888.24 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.90x = 282,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,566.91/591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.39

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