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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.11, 814.37 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.11, 814.37 and 354.20 is: 488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.11 : 814.37 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.11/814.37 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.11x = 814.37 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.11x = 288,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,449.85/590.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.81

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