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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.24, 814.56 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.24, 814.56 and 328.25 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.24 : 814.56 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.24/814.56 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.24x = 814.56 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.24x = 267,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,379.32/590.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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