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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.09, 814.32 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.09, 814.32 and 328.16 is: 452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.09 : 814.32 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.09/814.32 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.09x = 814.32 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.09x = 267,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,223.18/590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.86

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