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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.63, 815.12 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.63, 815.12 and 341.96 is: 471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.63 : 815.12 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.63/815.12 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.63x = 815.12 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.63x = 278,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,734.89/590.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.93

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