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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.57, 814.89 and 341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.57, 814.89 and 341.80 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.57 : 814.89 = 341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.57/814.89 = 341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.57x = 814.89 × 341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.57x = 278,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,530.35/590.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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