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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.91, 815.18 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.91, 815.18 and 433.50 is: 598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.91 : 815.18 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.91/815.18 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.91x = 815.18 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.91x = 353,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,378.36/590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.02

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