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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.91, 884.53 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.91, 884.53 and 434.40 is: 650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.91 : 884.53 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.91/884.53 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.91x = 884.53 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.91x = 384,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,239.83/590.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.25

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