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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.79, 832.10 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.79, 832.10 and 590.64 is: 815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.79 : 832.10 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.79/832.10 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.79x = 832.10 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.79x = 491,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,468.59/602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.32

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