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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.66, 831.24 and 590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.66, 831.24 and 590.04 is: 812.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.66 : 831.24 = 590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.66/831.24 = 590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.66x = 831.24 × 590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.66x = 490,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,464.85/603.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.49

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