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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.48, 814.96 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.48, 814.96 and 341.76 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.48 : 814.96 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.48/814.96 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.48x = 814.96 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.48x = 278,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,520.73/590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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