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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.49, 814.89 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.49, 814.89 and 328.50 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.49 : 814.89 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.49/814.89 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.49x = 814.89 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.49x = 267,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,691.37/590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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