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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.17, 815.90 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.17, 815.90 and 342.57 is: 472.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.17 : 815.90 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.17/815.90 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.17x = 815.90 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.17x = 279,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,501.15/591.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.79

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