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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.36, 814.73 and 328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.36, 814.73 and 328.41 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.36 : 814.73 = 328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.36/814.73 = 328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.36x = 814.73 × 328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.36x = 267,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,563.84/590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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