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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.46, 815.02 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.46, 815.02 and 366.48 is: 505.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.46 : 815.02 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.46/815.02 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.46x = 815.02 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.46x = 298,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,688.53/590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.86

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