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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.65, 814.99 and 341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.65, 814.99 and 341.92 is: 471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.65 : 814.99 = 341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.65/814.99 = 341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.65x = 814.99 × 341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.65x = 278,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,662.31/590.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.79

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