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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.38, 814.66 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.38, 814.66 and 328.34 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.38 : 814.66 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.38/814.66 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.38x = 814.66 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.38x = 267,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,486.68/590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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