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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.44, 814.88 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.44, 814.88 and 354.46 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.44 : 814.88 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.44/814.88 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.44x = 814.88 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.44x = 288,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,842.36/590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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