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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 815.13 and 341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 815.13 and 341.93 is: 471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 815.13 = 341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/815.13 = 341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 815.13 × 341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 278,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,720.33/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.90

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