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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.91, 886.73 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.91, 886.73 and 331.12 is: 496.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.91 : 886.73 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.91/886.73 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.91x = 886.73 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.91x = 293,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,616.00/591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.05

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