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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.34, 814.56 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.34, 814.56 and 328.35 is: 453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.34 : 814.56 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.34/814.56 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.34x = 814.56 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.34x = 267,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,462.60/590.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.07

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