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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.17, 815.94 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.17, 815.94 and 342.53 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.17 : 815.94 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.17/815.94 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.17x = 815.94 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.17x = 279,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,482.91/591.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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