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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.22, 815.97 and 342.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.22, 815.97 and 342.49 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.22 : 815.97 = 342.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.22/815.97 = 342.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.22x = 815.97 × 342.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.22x = 279,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,461.57/591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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