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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.41, 814.59 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.41, 814.59 and 338.32 is: 466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.41 : 814.59 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.41/814.59 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.41x = 814.59 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.41x = 275,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,592.09/590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.78

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