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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.57, 883.87 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.57, 883.87 and 544.70 is: 815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.57 : 883.87 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.57/883.87 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.57x = 883.87 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.57x = 481,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,443.99/590.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.22

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