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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.72, 815.13 and 354.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.72, 815.13 and 354.83 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.72 : 815.13 = 354.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.72/815.13 = 354.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.72x = 815.13 × 354.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.72x = 289,228.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,228.50/590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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