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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.42, 814.74 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.42, 814.74 and 328.46 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.42 : 814.74 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.42/814.74 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.42x = 814.74 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.42x = 267,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,609.50/590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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