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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.67, 815.16 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.67, 815.16 and 338.62 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.67 : 815.16 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.67/815.16 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.67x = 815.16 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.67x = 276,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,029.48/590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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