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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.68, 815.20 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.68, 815.20 and 443.04 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.68 : 815.20 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.68/815.20 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.68x = 815.20 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.68x = 361,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,166.21/590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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