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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.94, 815.60 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.94, 815.60 and 342.42 is: 472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.94 : 815.60 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.94/815.60 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.94x = 815.60 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.94x = 279,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,277.75/590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.60

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