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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.59, 816.43 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.59, 816.43 and 342.99 is: 473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.59 : 816.43 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.59/816.43 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.59x = 816.43 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.59x = 280,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,025.66/591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.34

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