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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.83, 886.61 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.83, 886.61 and 437.13 is: 655.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.83 : 886.61 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.83/886.61 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.83x = 886.61 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.83x = 387,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,564.92/590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.97

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