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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.69, 815.19 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.69, 815.19 and 342.02 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.69 : 815.19 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.69/815.19 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.69x = 815.19 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.69x = 278,811.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,811.28/590.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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