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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.23, 814.53 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.23, 814.53 and 328.27 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.23 : 814.53 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.23/814.53 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.23x = 814.53 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.23x = 267,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,381.69/590.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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