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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.16, 814.46 and 328.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.16, 814.46 and 328.22 is: 452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.16 : 814.46 = 328.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.16/814.46 = 328.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.16x = 814.46 × 328.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.16x = 267,316.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,316.35/590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.96

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