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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.66, 816.24 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.66, 816.24 and 443.04 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.66 : 816.24 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.66/816.24 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.66x = 816.24 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.66x = 361,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,626.97/590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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