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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.09, 814.31 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.09, 814.31 and 328.10 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.09 : 814.31 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.09/814.31 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.09x = 814.31 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.09x = 267,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,169.40/590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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