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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.97, 814.16 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.97, 814.16 and 328.04 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.97 : 814.16 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.97/814.16 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.97x = 814.16 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.97x = 267,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,071.95/589.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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