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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.52, 815.16 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.52, 815.16 and 424.80 is: 586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.52 : 815.16 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.52/815.16 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.52x = 815.16 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.52x = 346,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,279.97/590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.40

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