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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.88, 815.44 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.88, 815.44 and 342.26 is: 472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.88 : 815.44 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.88/815.44 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.88x = 815.44 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.88x = 279,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,092.49/590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.33

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