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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.99, 884.69 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.99, 884.69 and 405.50 is: 607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.99 : 884.69 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.99/884.69 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.99x = 884.69 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.99x = 358,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,735.34/590.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.01

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