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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 814.19 and 485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 814.19 and 485.46 is: 669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 814.19 = 485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/814.19 = 485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 814.19 × 485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 395,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,254.25/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.21

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