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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.35, 814.62 and 341.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.35, 814.62 and 341.64 is: 471.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.35 : 814.62 = 341.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.35/814.62 = 341.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.35x = 814.62 × 341.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.35x = 278,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,306.78/590.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.43

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