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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.14, 814.28 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.14, 814.28 and 328.10 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.14 : 814.28 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.14/814.28 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.14x = 814.28 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.14x = 267,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,165.27/590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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