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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.15, 814.79 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.15, 814.79 and 403.58 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.15 : 814.79 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.15/814.79 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.15x = 814.79 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.15x = 328,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,835.99/590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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