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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.04, 814.26 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.04, 814.26 and 341.43 is: 471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.04 : 814.26 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.04/814.26 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.04x = 814.26 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.04x = 278,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,012.79/590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.18

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