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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.52, 814.59 and 548.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.52, 814.59 and 548.82 is: 757.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.52 : 814.59 = 548.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.52/814.59 = 548.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.52x = 814.59 × 548.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.52x = 447,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,063.28/590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.07

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