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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.14, 886.20 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.14, 886.20 and 443.89 is: 666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.14 : 886.20 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.14/886.20 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.14x = 886.20 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.14x = 393,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,375.32/590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.58

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