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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.28, 814.44 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.28, 814.44 and 328.23 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.28 : 814.44 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.28/814.44 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.28x = 814.44 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.28x = 267,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,323.64/590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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