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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.67, 814.73 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.67, 814.73 and 394.52 is: 544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.67 : 814.73 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.67/814.73 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.67x = 814.73 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.67x = 321,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,421.23/590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.16

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