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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.41, 814.78 and 324.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.41, 814.78 and 324.85 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.41 : 814.78 = 324.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.41/814.78 = 324.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.41x = 814.78 × 324.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.41x = 264,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,681.28/590.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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