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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.25, 814.55 and 328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.25, 814.55 and 328.31 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.25 : 814.55 = 328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.25/814.55 = 328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.25x = 814.55 × 328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.25x = 267,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,419.20/590.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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