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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.84, 884.18 and 514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.84, 884.18 and 514.64 is: 770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.84 : 884.18 = 514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.84/884.18 = 514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.84x = 884.18 × 514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.84x = 455,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,034.40/590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.15

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