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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.19, 884.44 and 434.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.19, 884.44 and 434.89 is: 651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.19 : 884.44 = 434.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.19/884.44 = 434.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.19x = 884.44 × 434.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.19x = 384,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,631.94/590.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.71

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