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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.59, 814.92 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.59, 814.92 and 341.92 is: 471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.59 : 814.92 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.59/814.92 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.59x = 814.92 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.59x = 278,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,637.45/590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.80

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