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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.54, 884.37 and 573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.54, 884.37 and 573.26 is: 858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.54 : 884.37 = 573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.54/884.37 = 573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.54x = 884.37 × 573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.54x = 506,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,973.95/590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.49

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