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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.28, 884.60 and 436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.28, 884.60 and 436.27 is: 653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.28 : 884.60 = 436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.28/884.60 = 436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.28x = 884.60 × 436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.28x = 385,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,924.44/590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.80

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