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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.09, 814.23 and 337.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.09, 814.23 and 337.97 is: 466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.09 : 814.23 = 337.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.09/814.23 = 337.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.09x = 814.23 × 337.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.09x = 275,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,187.80/590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.35

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