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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.87, 815.42 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.87, 815.42 and 342.33 is: 472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.87 : 815.42 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.87/815.42 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.87x = 815.42 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.87x = 279,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,138.60/590.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.42

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