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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.56, 815.06 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.56, 815.06 and 425.32 is: 587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.56 : 815.06 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.56/815.06 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.56x = 815.06 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.56x = 346,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,661.32/590.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.00

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