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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.94, 851.51 and 590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.94, 851.51 and 590.12 is: 815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.94 : 851.51 = 590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.94/851.51 = 590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.94x = 851.51 × 590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.94x = 502,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,493.49/615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.82

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