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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.02, 814.23 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.02, 814.23 and 328.04 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.02 : 814.23 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.02/814.23 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.02x = 814.23 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.02x = 267,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,095.94/590.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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