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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.38, 814.69 and 341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.38, 814.69 and 341.69 is: 471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.38 : 814.69 = 341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.38/814.69 = 341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.38x = 814.69 × 341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.38x = 278,368.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,368.74/590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.51

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