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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.38, 814.68 and 324.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.38, 814.68 and 324.79 is: 448.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.38 : 814.68 = 324.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.38/814.68 = 324.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.38x = 814.68 × 324.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.38x = 264,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,599.92/590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.19

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