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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.48, 814.87 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.48, 814.87 and 328.51 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.48 : 814.87 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.48/814.87 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.48x = 814.87 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.48x = 267,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,688.87/590.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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