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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.03, 813.77 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.03, 813.77 and 412.92 is: 569.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.03 : 813.77 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.03/813.77 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.03x = 813.77 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.03x = 336,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,019.84/590.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.50

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