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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.30, 814.62 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.30, 814.62 and 328.34 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.30 : 814.62 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.30/814.62 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.30x = 814.62 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.30x = 267,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,472.33/590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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