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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.11, 814.51 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.11, 814.51 and 341.58 is: 471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.11 : 814.51 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.11/814.51 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.11x = 814.51 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.11x = 278,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,218.45/590.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.47

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