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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.06, 814.27 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.06, 814.27 and 328.08 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.06 : 814.27 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.06/814.27 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.06x = 814.27 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.06x = 267,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,145.70/590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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