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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.29, 814.58 and 328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.29, 814.58 and 328.30 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.29 : 814.58 = 328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.29/814.58 = 328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.29x = 814.58 × 328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.29x = 267,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,426.61/590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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