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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 814.45 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 814.45 and 341.53 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 814.45 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/814.45 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 814.45 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 278,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,159.11/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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