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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.09, 815.61 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.09, 815.61 and 342.42 is: 472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.09 : 815.61 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.09/815.61 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.09x = 815.61 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.09x = 279,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,281.18/591.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.49

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