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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.58, 814.86 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.58, 814.86 and 443.57 is: 612.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.58 : 814.86 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.58/814.86 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.58x = 814.86 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.58x = 361,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,443.38/590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.01

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