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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 814.95 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 814.95 and 341.94 is: 471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 814.95 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/814.95 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 814.95 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 278,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,664.00/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.81

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