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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.83, 886.64 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.83, 886.64 and 396.04 is: 594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.83 : 886.64 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.83/886.64 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.83x = 886.64 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.83x = 351,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,142.93/590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.32

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