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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.31, 884.62 and 435.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.31, 884.62 and 435.01 is: 651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.31 : 884.62 = 435.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.31/884.62 = 435.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.31x = 884.62 × 435.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.31x = 384,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,818.55/590.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.89

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