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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.46, 814.77 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.46, 814.77 and 354.42 is: 489.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.46 : 814.77 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.46/814.77 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.46x = 814.77 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.46x = 288,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,770.78/590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.06

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