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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.96, 888.06 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.96, 888.06 and 303.36 is: 455.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.96 : 888.06 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.96/888.06 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.96x = 888.06 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.96x = 269,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,401.88/591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.10

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