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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.55, 814.77 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.55, 814.77 and 450.84 is: 622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.55 : 814.77 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.55/814.77 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.55x = 814.77 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.55x = 367,330.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,330.91/590.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.01

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