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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.46, 814.98 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.46, 814.98 and 341.74 is: 471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.46 : 814.98 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.46/814.98 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.46x = 814.98 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.46x = 278,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,509.56/590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.68

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