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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.31, 815.96 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.31, 815.96 and 342.59 is: 472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.31 : 815.96 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.31/815.96 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.31x = 815.96 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.31x = 279,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,536.51/591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.74

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