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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.68, 816.78 and 508.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.68, 816.78 and 508.60 is: 703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.68 : 816.78 = 508.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.68/816.78 = 508.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.68x = 816.78 × 508.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.68x = 415,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,414.31/590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.28

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