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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.15, 814.40 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.15, 814.40 and 328.16 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.15 : 814.40 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.15/814.40 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.15x = 814.40 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.15x = 267,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,247.79/590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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