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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.30, 827.50 and 590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.30, 827.50 and 590.30 is: 827.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.30 : 827.50 = 590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.30/827.50 = 590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.30x = 827.50 × 590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.30x = 488,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,473.25/590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.50

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