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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.43, 814.87 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.43, 814.87 and 338.45 is: 467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.43 : 814.87 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.43/814.87 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.43x = 814.87 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.43x = 275,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,795.02/590.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.11

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