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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.72, 814.58 and 508.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.72, 814.58 and 508.10 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.72 : 814.58 = 508.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.72/814.58 = 508.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.72x = 814.58 × 508.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.72x = 413,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,888.10/590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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