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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.30, 812.97 and 577.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.30, 812.97 and 577.55 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.30 : 812.97 = 577.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.30/812.97 = 577.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.30x = 812.97 × 577.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.30x = 469,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,530.82/590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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