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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.55, 813.57 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.55, 813.57 and 492.12 is: 677.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.55 : 813.57 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.55/813.57 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.55x = 813.57 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.55x = 400,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,374.07/590.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.97

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