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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.71, 885.39 and 459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.71, 885.39 and 459.74 is: 689.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.71 : 885.39 = 459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.71/885.39 = 459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.71x = 885.39 × 459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.71x = 407,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,044.69/590.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.08

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