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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.41, 814.62 and 479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.41, 814.62 and 479.71 is: 661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.41 : 814.62 = 479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.41/814.62 = 479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.41x = 814.62 × 479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.41x = 390,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,781.36/590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.88

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