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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.48, 884.12 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.48, 884.12 and 416.43 is: 623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.48 : 884.12 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.48/884.12 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.48x = 884.12 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.48x = 368,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,172.01/590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.51

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