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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.38, 814.73 and 328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.38, 814.73 and 328.41 is: 453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.38 : 814.73 = 328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.38/814.73 = 328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.38x = 814.73 × 328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.38x = 267,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,565.48/590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.21

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