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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 814.42 and 338.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 814.42 and 338.11 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 814.42 = 338.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/814.42 = 338.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 814.42 × 338.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 275,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,363.55/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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