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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.43, 814.80 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.43, 814.80 and 354.41 is: 489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.43 : 814.80 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.43/814.80 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.43x = 814.80 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.43x = 288,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,773.27/590.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.09

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