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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.28, 814.59 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.28, 814.59 and 328.30 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.28 : 814.59 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.28/814.59 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.28x = 814.59 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.28x = 267,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,429.90/590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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