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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.36, 814.70 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.36, 814.70 and 328.39 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.36 : 814.70 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.36/814.70 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.36x = 814.70 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.36x = 267,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,538.12/590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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