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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 884.80 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 884.80 and 407.04 is: 610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 884.80 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/884.80 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 884.80 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 360,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,148.99/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.26

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