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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.46, 814.76 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.46, 814.76 and 328.46 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.46 : 814.76 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.46/814.76 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.46x = 814.76 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.46x = 267,616.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,616.07/590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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