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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.07, 814.51 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.07, 814.51 and 341.50 is: 471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.07 : 814.51 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.07/814.51 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.07x = 814.51 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.07x = 278,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,153.16/590.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.39

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