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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.60, 814.98 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.60, 814.98 and 341.98 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.60 : 814.98 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.60/814.98 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.60x = 814.98 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.60x = 278,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,706.86/590.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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