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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.15, 814.46 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.15, 814.46 and 338.15 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.15 : 814.46 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.15/814.46 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.15x = 814.46 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.15x = 275,409.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,409.99/590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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