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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.83, 815.36 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.83, 815.36 and 342.23 is: 472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.83 : 815.36 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.83/815.36 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.83x = 815.36 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.83x = 279,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,040.65/590.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.29

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