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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.42, 817.43 and 340.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.42, 817.43 and 340.43 is: 469.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.42 : 817.43 = 340.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.42/817.43 = 340.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.42x = 817.43 × 340.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.42x = 278,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,278.04/592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.73

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