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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.04, 883.44 and 538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.04, 883.44 and 538.68 is: 806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.04 : 883.44 = 538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.04/883.44 = 538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.04x = 883.44 × 538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.04x = 475,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,891.46/590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.54

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