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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.44, 814.77 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.44, 814.77 and 328.44 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.44 : 814.77 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.44/814.77 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.44x = 814.77 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.44x = 267,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,603.06/590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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