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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.59, 883.45 and 537.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.59, 883.45 and 537.13 is: 803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.59 : 883.45 = 537.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.59/883.45 = 537.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.59x = 883.45 × 537.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.59x = 474,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,524.81/590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.48

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