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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.35, 814.63 and 324.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.35, 814.63 and 324.79 is: 448.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.35 : 814.63 = 324.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.35/814.63 = 324.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.35x = 814.63 × 324.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.35x = 264,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,583.73/590.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.18

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