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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.05, 812.84 and 496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.05, 812.84 and 496.81 is: 684.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.05 : 812.84 = 496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.05/812.84 = 496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.05x = 812.84 × 496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.05x = 403,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,824.56/590.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.39

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