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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 814.56 and 465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 814.56 and 465.93 is: 643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 814.56 = 465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/814.56 = 465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 814.56 × 465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 379,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,527.94/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.09

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