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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.78, 815.39 and 338.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.78, 815.39 and 338.71 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.78 : 815.39 = 338.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.78/815.39 = 338.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.78x = 815.39 × 338.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.78x = 276,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,180.75/590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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