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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.37, 814.68 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.37, 814.68 and 341.68 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.37 : 814.68 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.37/814.68 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.37x = 814.68 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.37x = 278,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,359.86/590.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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