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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.32, 815.94 and 342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.32, 815.94 and 342.61 is: 472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.32 : 815.94 = 342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.32/815.94 = 342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.32x = 815.94 × 342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.32x = 279,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,547.16/591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.75

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