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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.01, 814.35 and 341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.01, 814.35 and 341.47 is: 471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.01 : 814.35 = 341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.01/814.35 = 341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.01x = 814.35 × 341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.01x = 278,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,076.09/590.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.31

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