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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.66, 814.74 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.66, 814.74 and 354.44 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.66 : 814.74 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.66/814.74 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.66x = 814.74 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.66x = 288,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,772.37/590.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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