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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.73, 814.93 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.73, 814.93 and 354.43 is: 488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.73 : 814.93 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.73/814.93 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.73x = 814.93 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.73x = 288,835.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,835.64/590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.95

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