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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.02, 815.54 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.02, 815.54 and 354.96 is: 489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.02 : 815.54 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.02/815.54 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.02x = 815.54 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.02x = 289,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,482.30/591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.81

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