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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.58, 814.86 and 403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.58, 814.86 and 403.74 is: 557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.58 : 814.86 = 403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.58/814.86 = 403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.58x = 814.86 × 403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.58x = 328,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,991.58/590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.07

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