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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.49, 953.55 and 590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.49, 953.55 and 590.32 is: 815.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.49 : 953.55 = 590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.49/953.55 = 590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.49x = 953.55 × 590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.49x = 562,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,900.83/690.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.22

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