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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.75, 813.93 and 440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.75, 813.93 and 440.74 is: 607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.75 : 813.93 = 440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.75/813.93 = 440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.75x = 813.93 × 440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.75x = 358,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,728.54/590.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.25

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