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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 814.56 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 814.56 and 354.40 is: 488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 814.56 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/814.56 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 814.56 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 288,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,680.06/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.96

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