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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 814.79 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 814.79 and 458.74 is: 632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 814.79 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/814.79 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 814.79 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 373,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,775.87/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.84

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