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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.23, 814.54 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.23, 814.54 and 341.62 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.23 : 814.54 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.23/814.54 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.23x = 814.54 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.23x = 278,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,264.34/590.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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