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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.49, 814.51 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.49, 814.51 and 380.59 is: 524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.49 : 814.51 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.49/814.51 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.49x = 814.51 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.49x = 309,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,994.36/590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.98

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