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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 813.77 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 813.77 and 440.61 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 813.77 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/813.77 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 813.77 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 358,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,553.00/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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