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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.84, 815.07 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.84, 815.07 and 354.68 is: 489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.84 : 815.07 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.84/815.07 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.84x = 815.07 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.84x = 289,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,084.95/590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.28

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