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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.76, 816.63 and 343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.76, 816.63 and 343.10 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.76 : 816.63 = 343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.76/816.63 = 343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.76x = 816.63 × 343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.76x = 280,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,185.75/591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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