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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.68, 886.30 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.68, 886.30 and 418.46 is: 627.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.68 : 886.30 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.68/886.30 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.68x = 886.30 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.68x = 370,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,881.10/590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.89

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