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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.28, 813.92 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.28, 813.92 and 403.86 is: 556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.28 : 813.92 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.28/813.92 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.28x = 813.92 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.28x = 328,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,707.71/590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.87

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