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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 814.41 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 814.41 and 341.40 is: 471.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 814.41 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/814.41 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 814.41 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 278,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,039.57/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.13

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