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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.35, 814.68 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.35, 814.68 and 328.37 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.35 : 814.68 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.35/814.68 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.35x = 814.68 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.35x = 267,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,516.47/590.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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