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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.30, 814.61 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.30, 814.61 and 338.19 is: 466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.30 : 814.61 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.30/814.61 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.30x = 814.61 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.30x = 275,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,493.80/590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.70

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