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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.29, 883.50 and 436.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.29, 883.50 and 436.15 is: 652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.29 : 883.50 = 436.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.29/883.50 = 436.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.29x = 883.50 × 436.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.29x = 385,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,338.53/590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.80

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