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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.68, 885.67 and 346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.68, 885.67 and 346.69 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.68 : 885.67 = 346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.68/885.67 = 346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.68x = 885.67 × 346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.68x = 307,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,051.15/590.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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