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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.05, 814.29 and 328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.05, 814.29 and 328.06 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.05 : 814.29 = 328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.05/814.29 = 328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.05x = 814.29 × 328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.05x = 267,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,133.94/590.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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