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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.13, 814.37 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.13, 814.37 and 328.15 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.13 : 814.37 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.13/814.37 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.13x = 814.37 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.13x = 267,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,235.52/590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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