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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.15, 814.41 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.15, 814.41 and 328.17 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.15 : 814.41 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.15/814.41 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.15x = 814.41 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.15x = 267,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,264.93/590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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