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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.22, 814.50 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.22, 814.50 and 324.66 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.22 : 814.50 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.22/814.50 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.22x = 814.50 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.22x = 264,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,435.57/590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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