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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.45, 814.80 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.45, 814.80 and 328.50 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.45 : 814.80 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.45/814.80 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.45x = 814.80 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.45x = 267,661.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,661.80/590.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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