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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.49, 814.46 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.49, 814.46 and 393.66 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.49 : 814.46 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.49/814.46 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.49x = 814.46 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.49x = 320,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,618.36/590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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