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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.04, 814.12 and 341.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.04, 814.12 and 341.34 is: 470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.04 : 814.12 = 341.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.04/814.12 = 341.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.04x = 814.12 × 341.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.04x = 277,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,891.72/590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.97

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