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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.39, 814.56 and 354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.39, 814.56 and 354.27 is: 488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.39 : 814.56 = 354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.39/814.56 = 354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.39x = 814.56 × 354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.39x = 288,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,575.90/590.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.79

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