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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.61, 814.94 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.61, 814.94 and 341.84 is: 471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.61 : 814.94 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.61/814.94 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.61x = 814.94 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.61x = 278,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,579.09/590.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.68

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