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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.17, 814.44 and 341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.17, 814.44 and 341.53 is: 471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.17 : 814.44 = 341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.17/814.44 = 341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.17x = 814.44 × 341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.17x = 278,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,155.69/590.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.31

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