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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.58, 813.96 and 480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.58, 813.96 and 480.33 is: 662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.58 : 813.96 = 480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.58/813.96 = 480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.58x = 813.96 × 480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.58x = 390,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,969.41/590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.01

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