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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 814.37 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 814.37 and 341.46 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 814.37 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/814.37 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 814.37 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 278,073.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,073.07/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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