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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.86, 815.90 and 434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.86, 815.90 and 434.38 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.86 : 815.90 = 434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.86/815.90 = 434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.86x = 815.90 × 434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.86x = 354,404.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,404.39/590.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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