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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.58, 815.94 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.58, 815.94 and 434.16 is: 598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.58 : 815.94 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.58/815.94 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.58x = 815.94 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.58x = 354,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,245.45/591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.81

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