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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.08, 813.44 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.08, 813.44 and 442.88 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.08 : 813.44 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.08/813.44 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.08x = 813.44 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.08x = 360,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,256.31/590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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