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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.44, 890.10 and 550.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.44, 890.10 and 550.81 is: 830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.44 : 890.10 = 550.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.44/890.10 = 550.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.44x = 890.10 × 550.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.44x = 490,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,275.98/590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.36

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