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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.08, 814.34 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.08, 814.34 and 328.11 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.08 : 814.34 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.08/814.34 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.08x = 814.34 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.08x = 267,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,193.10/590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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