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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.57, 815.04 and 442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.57, 815.04 and 442.94 is: 611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.57 : 815.04 = 442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.57/815.04 = 442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.57x = 815.04 × 442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.57x = 361,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,013.82/590.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.30

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