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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.64, 815.88 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.64, 815.88 and 535.44 is: 739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.64 : 815.88 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.64/815.88 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.64x = 815.88 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.64x = 436,854.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,854.79/590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.63

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