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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.23, 814.51 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.23, 814.51 and 328.26 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.23 : 814.51 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.23/814.51 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.23x = 814.51 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.23x = 267,371.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,371.05/590.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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