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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.24, 812.67 and 501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.24, 812.67 and 501.54 is: 690.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.24 : 812.67 = 501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.24/812.67 = 501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.24x = 812.67 × 501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.24x = 407,586.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,586.51/590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.54

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