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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 814.50 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 814.50 and 442.56 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 814.50 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/814.50 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 814.50 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 360,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,465.12/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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