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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.37, 814.68 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.37, 814.68 and 328.40 is: 453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.37 : 814.68 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.37/814.68 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.37x = 814.68 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.37x = 267,540.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,540.91/590.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.17

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