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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.90, 813.87 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.90, 813.87 and 433.13 is: 596.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.90 : 813.87 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.90/813.87 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.90x = 813.87 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.90x = 352,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,507.44/590.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.57

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