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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.15, 814.39 and 341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.15, 814.39 and 341.49 is: 471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.15 : 814.39 = 341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.15/814.39 = 341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.15x = 814.39 × 341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.15x = 278,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,108.24/590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.25

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