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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.25, 814.58 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.25, 814.58 and 328.26 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.25 : 814.58 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.25/814.58 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.25x = 814.58 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.25x = 267,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,392.39/590.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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