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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 815.09 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 815.09 and 441.84 is: 609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 815.09 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/815.09 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 815.09 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 360,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,139.37/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.99

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