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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.52, 814.95 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.52, 814.95 and 341.91 is: 471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.52 : 814.95 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.52/814.95 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.52x = 814.95 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.52x = 278,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,639.55/590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.85

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