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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.27, 814.55 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.27, 814.55 and 328.30 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.27 : 814.55 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.27/814.55 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.27x = 814.55 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.27x = 267,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,416.77/590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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