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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.59, 815.47 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.59, 815.47 and 425.86 is: 588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.59 : 815.47 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.59/815.47 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.59x = 815.47 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.59x = 347,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,272.95/590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.01

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