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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.90, 813.58 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.90, 813.58 and 502.20 is: 691.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.90 : 813.58 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.90/813.58 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.90x = 813.58 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.90x = 408,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,578.62/590.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.46

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