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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.58, 814.92 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.58, 814.92 and 354.46 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.58 : 814.92 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.58/814.92 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.58x = 814.92 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.58x = 288,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,856.54/590.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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