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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.89, 815.37 and 354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.89, 815.37 and 354.82 is: 489.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.89 : 815.37 = 354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.89/815.37 = 354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.89x = 815.37 × 354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.89x = 289,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,309.58/590.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.62

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