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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.07, 814.31 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.07, 814.31 and 341.39 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.07 : 814.31 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.07/814.31 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.07x = 814.31 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.07x = 277,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,997.29/590.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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