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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.39, 814.71 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.39, 814.71 and 324.83 is: 448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.39 : 814.71 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.39/814.71 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.39x = 814.71 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.39x = 264,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,642.25/590.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.25

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