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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.36, 814.68 and 354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.36, 814.68 and 354.33 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.36 : 814.68 = 354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.36/814.68 = 354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.36x = 814.68 × 354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.36x = 288,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,665.56/590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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