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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.67, 814.92 and 341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.67, 814.92 and 341.90 is: 471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.67 : 814.92 = 341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.67/814.92 = 341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.67x = 814.92 × 341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.67x = 278,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,621.15/590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.70

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