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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 814.36 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 814.36 and 328.16 is: 452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 814.36 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/814.36 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 814.36 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 267,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,240.38/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.83

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