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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 814.44 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 814.44 and 357.48 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 814.44 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/814.44 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 814.44 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 291,146.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,146.01/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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