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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.30, 814.51 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.30, 814.51 and 354.18 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.30 : 814.51 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.30/814.51 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.30x = 814.51 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.30x = 288,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,481.38/590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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