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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.11, 815.89 and 342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.11, 815.89 and 342.58 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.11 : 815.89 = 342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.11/815.89 = 342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.11x = 815.89 × 342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.11x = 279,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,507.60/591.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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