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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.55, 815.07 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.55, 815.07 and 425.31 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.55 : 815.07 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.55/815.07 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.55x = 815.07 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.55x = 346,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,657.42/590.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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